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07-30-2016, 05:25 PM

#11

quiltpal

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WOW, learn something new each day on Quiltingboards. I never knew about schmetz color chart. Thank you soooo much.

07-31-2016, 04:22 AM

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FabQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bree123

They are my "go-to" needle for most piecing & quilting. As far as machine needles go, Microtex/Sharps are the sharpest, thinnest needles out there in each size (be sure to match the size with what your thread manufacturer recommends -- I use size 70/10 with Aurifil 50/2 and size 80/12 with Aurifil 40/2 and 28/2). They are especially great for batiks, but I really like them with any fabric.

I prefer the Schmetz brand because their needles are all color coded so even if I forget what needle I have in the machine (size & type). I have also used their Quilting needles for quilting. I like the rounded Quilting tip for certain fabrics that have a looser weave like repros (for regular fabrics & batiks, I use Microtex for quilting, too). And, of course, I've also done regular clothing & home dec sewing on it, for which I use other types of needles. Here's a link to their color chart: http://www.schmetzneedles.com/schmetz-color-code-chart/

Great input. THANK YOU!

07-31-2016, 05:50 AM

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eastslopequilter

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I love them for fmq. I use quilting needles for piecing.

07-31-2016, 05:54 AM

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silverfoxmag

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Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?

07-31-2016, 06:30 AM

#15

purplefiend

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I use the microtex 80/12 for piecing quilts. 70/10 is best for batiks.
I've been very happy with them, use them in all of my machines.
Sharon in Texas

07-31-2016, 06:31 AM

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Mariposa

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I use them often. They are a favorite of mine~

07-31-2016, 06:35 AM

#17

cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silverfoxmag

Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?

I don't. I buy mine from JoAnns when they are half priced which seems to be fairly often or with my 50% off coupon.

07-31-2016, 06:47 AM

#18

cashs_mom

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Wow, that's great! I was trying to figure out yesterday what needle I had in my machine and even with the magnifier it was hard to read.

07-31-2016, 07:16 AM

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Bree123

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silverfoxmag

Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?

Typically direct from Schmetz seems to be the best price for 100-packs, but right now they only have the 70/10 needles in stock. This seems to be next best for sizes 80/12 and 90/14: http://www.stitchintheditch.com/product-p/s15x1-80.htm

07-31-2016, 09:20 AM

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quiltingbuddy

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Great information! I think I've been doing it all wrong and now know how to adjust my thinking as well as my needles. I bet this will make things easier for me. So is there anything that tells which weight thread should be used for which size needles or does that even matter?